Aaron Gordon defends Russell Westbrook, slams ESPN locker room report

Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo believes that the group has to pick up their offensive pace (110.1 PPG ranked 26th in the NBA during 2023-24). (via Miami Heat): Reporter: “What do you think needs to be better on the offensive end for the team to get it to where you…

Make some room Rhyne Howard. Mystics forward Shakira Austin is making a run for the Rookie of the Year award. The two rookie forwards have established themselves as key players in their respective team’s rotation late into the season. Howard leads a standout rookie group in scoring (15.1 points per…

Photo: LA Clippers/Twitter Kawhi Leonard underwent a “clean up procedure” on the meniscus tear he had on his right knee last NBA Playoffs, per Law Murray of The Athletic. The process took place around June 6. According to team president Lawrence Frank, Leonard is expected to heal in an eight-week…

For three decades we’ve covered many amazing basketball characters, but some stand above the rest—not only because of their on-court skills (though those are always relevant), but because of how they influenced and continue to influence basketball culture, and thus influenced SLAM. Meanwhile, SLAM has also changed those players’ lives…

Russell Westbrook was forced to exit the Denver Nuggets’ thrilling 137-134 win over the Philadelphia 76ers due to discomfort caused by tightness in his left hamstring. Continue reading Russell Westbrook exits game due to hamstring tightness at TalkBasket.net. Check out our Latest News and Follow us at Facebook Original Source

Photo: EuroLeague Basketball/YouTube screenshot After three seasons, FC Barcelona and head coach Sarunas Jasikevicius have mutually agreed to part ways, the club announced. During his tenure as the Barcelona head coach from 2020 to 2023, Jasikevicius led the team to two Liga Endesa titles (2021, 2023), two Copa del Rey…